graphologist
/græ'fɔlədʤist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A specialist in inferring character from handwriting: A graphologist is a person who analyzes handwriting to assess personality traits, psychological states, or other personal characteristics. This practice is known as graphology.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The company hired a graphologist to analyze the handwriting of the job applicants.
- As a graphologist, she believes that the slant and pressure of writing can reveal a lot about a person.
Advanced Usage
- "Forensic graphologist": A specialist who uses handwriting analysis in legal or investigative contexts, such as verifying the authenticity of documents or signatures.
- The forensic graphologist testified that the signature on the will was a forgery.
Variants and Related Words
- Graphology (n): The study and analysis of handwriting, especially as a supposed indicator of character.
- She studied graphology for many years before becoming a professional.
- Graphological (adj): Relating to graphology.
- The report contained a detailed graphological assessment.
Synonyms
- Handwriting analyst: A person who examines handwriting, often used interchangeably with graphologist.
- Graphoanalyst: A term sometimes used for a practitioner of a specific system of handwriting analysis.
Related Phrases
- "To have one's handwriting analyzed by a graphologist": To submit one's handwriting for a character assessment.
- Out of curiosity, he decided to have his handwriting analyzed by a graphologist.
Noun
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a specialist in inferring character from handwriting
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